CVE-2024-45456: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in JoomUnit

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-45456?

wp meta seo: upgrade to 4.5.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-45456 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45456 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-45456 affect?

CVE-2024-45456 affects wp meta seo. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in JoomUnited WP Meta SEO wp-meta-seo allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Meta SEO: from n/a through <= 4.5.13.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-45456?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-45456 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting wp meta seo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in JoomUnited WP Meta SEO wp-meta-seo allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Meta SEO: from n/a through <= 4.5.13.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 82%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-09-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: joomunited

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-15 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

joomunited wp meta seo UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.5.14

Fixed in: 4.5.14

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-meta-seo || rpm -q wp-meta-seo || wp-meta-seo --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.5.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-meta-seo

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-meta-seo

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-45456?

wp meta seo: upgrade to 4.5.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-45456 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45456 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-45456 affect?

CVE-2024-45456 affects wp meta seo. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in JoomUnited WP Meta SEO wp-meta-seo allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Meta SEO: from n/a through <= 4.5.13.

How urgent is CVE-2024-45456?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-45455 MEDIUM 5.9 UPGRADE Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in JoomUnit
CVE-2023-6962 MEDIUM 5.3 UPGRADE The WP Meta SEO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, an
CVE-2023-6961 HIGH 7.2 UPGRADE The WP Meta SEO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘Referer’ header in

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